Trail Running calendar near Manitou Springs 2026-2027

Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.

A load bearing endurance event at Staunton State Park on September 5, 2026. Routes range from 6.5 to 21.5 miles with loads from 10 to 40 lb and proceeds benefit the Special Forces Foundation.

Devil on the Divide in Empire, Colorado is a point to point trail event on September 12, 2026 offering 50K and 22K options with high alpine terrain and substantial elevation gain; prior ultra experience is required for the 50K.

Trail Sisters Women's Half Marathon and 10K in Buena Vista, Colorado, feature trail courses through sagebrush and ponderosa pines with views of the Collegiate Peaks, and offer both group and solo participation options.

Trail race in Golden, Colorado with 10 mile and 5 mile courses on North Table Mountain. Organized by BeyondHome to raise funds for families moving from homelessness to self sufficiency.

A 13.3 mile mountain race from Manitou Springs to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak, gaining about 7,800 feet on the historic Barr Trail. The 2026 Ascent uses wave placement based on estimated times and invites elite competitors.

Experience a 26.2 mile mountain run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back. This historic event features over 7800 feet of elevation gain and a 10 hour time limit.

Expo Park XC is an old school grass cross-country meet in Aurora, Colorado, featuring creek crossings, a wooden footbridge and bale jumps. Races range from about 1 km for young children to a 5 km open race.

Experience the wild beauty of the Southern Colorado Rocky Mountains at Music Meadows Ranch. Choose from several trail distances ranging from 8 miles to 104 miles along the scenic Rainbow Trail.

Experience desert style single track and forest roads with views of the Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista. Choose between 50k or 30k distances as part of the multi sport 14er Fest.

Tough Mudder Colorado at Fort Carson on September 26, 2026 offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses with multiple obstacles and finisher items. Spectator passes, group packages, VIP options and volunteer programs are available.

A 24 hour loop race on the Palmer Divide near Palmer Lake, Colorado. Runners repeat a 0.82 mile loop at 7,240 feet to compete for distance, awards and 100 mile buckles while supporting local parks.

A *5K* trail run on Town of Breckenridge Trails that finishes at Blue River Plaza on Main Street during Breckenridge Oktoberfest. Field limited to 300 runners; first 250 registrants receive a long-sleeve technical tee and 21+ entrants get a..

OUTLAST Colorado Springs is a 6 hour trail challenge with a 5K lap every hour for six rounds. Patches and a medal are awarded for laps completed and finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top times.

A high alpine 50k near Mount Princeton in Nathrop, Colorado, featuring 7,000 ft of climbing and a 13,100 ft high point. The course follows Chalk Creek Canyon and the Colorado Trail through ponderosa and aspen forests to an alpine plateau.

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.

A weekend trail endurance festival at Bear Creek Lake Park (Oct 3–4, 2026) offering distances from 5K to 100K on mostly singletrack, with looped courses, staffed aid stations, drop-bag access at the Start/Finish, and finishers' awards.

Experience the scenic HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area with trail races for the whole family. Enjoy rolling hills and open views followed by a pancake breakfast and finisher medals for all participants in Littleton.

A Woodland Park trail event featuring 50k and 10k options on singletrack and forest roads with views of Pikes Peak, stocked aid stations, and crew access for the 50k.

Multiple race distances run near the Royal Gorge Bridge, including a 5K road run, an 8 mile trail race and a 13.1 mile half marathon, plus a free kids Dinosaur Dash and a virtual race option.